Alexis Hill | |
|---|---|
| Chair of Washoe County Commission | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Hartung |
| Member of Washoe County Commission | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marsha Berkbigler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Alexis Hill is an American public administrator and politician currently serving as the chair of the Washoe County, Nevada Commission. A member of the Democratic Party, Hill was first elected to the Washoe County Commission in 2020 and represents District 1 and became chair of the commission in 2023. In 2025, she announced her candidacy for governor of Nevada to unseat first-term incumbent Joe Lombardo, a Republican.
Hill was born in Sparks, Nevada. Before holding elective office, she worked in public policy, city planning, and nonprofit roles in the Sparks–Reno region. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University and a graduate degree in public administration and policy from the University of Nevada, Reno. [1]
In 2020, Hill was elected to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners, defeating former Republican Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler. [2] In the 2024 election, she won re-election by approximately 15 percentage points over the same opponent. [3]
In 2023, the commission selected her as chair. [1]
In May 2023, local reporting asserted that Hill’s decision to eliminate general public comment at the start of meetings was lawful under state law. [4]
On land-use and Tahoe policy, Hill has supported adoption of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency code changes that allow higher density development, which has drawn litigation from residents citing safety and environmental concerns. [5]
In July 2024, the Washoe County Commission voted 3–2 against certifying the results of a Republican primary recount, an action that temporarily left the county in violation of Nevada law requiring certification of all election results. [6] Hill and fellow Democratic commissioner Clara Andriola voted in favor of certification, while three Republican commissioners opposed it. [7] After state officials warned that failure to certify could trigger court action, two Republicans switched their votes, and the board ultimately certified the recount results several days later [8] receiving national attention. [9]
In July 2025, Hill announced her intention to run in the 2026 election for Nevada governor. She indicated she would compete in the Democratic primary. [1] [10]
Her platform includes tax reform, including changes to property tax and ending certain corporate tax incentives, temporary rent caps, infrastructure investment, and continued focus on housing affordability. [1] [11]
Hill resides in the Old Southwest neighborhood of Reno with her husband, Matthew Tuma, and their daughter Zora. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexis Hill | 29,149 | 55.12% | ||
| Republican | Marsha Berkbigler | 23,738 | 44.9% | ||
| Total votes | 52,887 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alexis Hill | 31,414 | 57.3% | ||
| Republican | Marsha Berkbigler | 23,411 | 42.7% | ||
| Total votes | 54,825 | 100.0% | |||